Hans Holbein the Younger

Biography

Hans Holbein the Younger was born in 1497 in Augsburg. He was a German draftsman, painter, and engraver, recognized as a talented artist and portraitist. Holbein was a prominent member of the Holbein family of artists and considered one of the outstanding masters of the Northern Renaissance and Reformation. His creative work encompassed religious art and portrait painting. Throughout his career, Holbein was connected with the cultural spheres of the Holy Roman Empire, Switzerland, Germany, France, and Great Britain. He died on November 29, 1543, in London. Among his most notable works are the painting "The Ambassadors," the "Madonna of Solothurn," the "Darmstadt Madonna," and "Dead Christ in the Tomb." In addition to painting, he also worked as an illustrator and bookplate designer, reflecting a broad artistic range in the visual arts.